Lake Desmet (North Dam) Quick Facts
Lake Desmet (North Dam) Map
Lake Desmet (North Dam) Information
Lake Desmet (North Dam) is an earthen embankment dam located about 14 miles from Ucross, Johnson, Wyoming.
The dam, which is on the Piney And Rock Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.
The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1975 and is currently owned by JOHNSON COUNTY-LAKE DESMET OPERATING DEPT.
Lake Desmet (North Dam) Structure
The Lake Desmet (North Dam) is approximately 4,000 feet (1,219 m) long, 80 feet (24 m) high and has a structural volume of 33,800 cubic yards (25,842 cubic metres).
Lake Desmet (North Dam) Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 111,827 acre-ft (137,936 Ml) and maximum capacity of 234,987 acre-ft (289,852 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 2,653 acres (1,074 ha) and the total catchment area is 41 square miles (105 square kilometres).
Lake Desmet (North Dam) Spillway
The dam has a 200 feet (61 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 8520 cubic feet per second (241 cubic metres per second).
Lake Desmet (North Dam) Compared to Five Famous American Dams
Lake Desmet (North Dam) Weather
Current Conditions at Lake Desmet (North Dam)
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
Current Time | 19:41 |
Sunrise | 07:00 |
Sunset | 16:42 |
Temperature (°F) | 35 |
Feels Like (°F) | 26 |
Cloud Coverage (%) | 100 |
Pressure (inHg) | 1013 |
Humidity (%) | 85 |
Wind Speed (mph) | 14 |
Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Lake Desmet (North Dam)
Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Today | 34 | 47 | 38 | 1004 | 46 | 25 | 33 | NW | 99 | - | |
Wed | 30 | 49 | 42 | 1013 | 26 | 9 | 15 | SSE | 0 | - | |
Thu | 39 | 55 | 49 | 1009 | 22 | 10 | 26 | WNW | 0 | - | |
Fri | 35 | 48 | 44 | 1006 | 37 | 9 | 15 | NW | 0 | - | |
Sat | 30 | 38 | 28 | 1012 | 70 | 13 | 22 | NW | 0 | - | |
Sun | 27 | 52 | 46 | 1003 | 13 | 7 | 10 | SE | 0 | - | |
Mon | 27 | 37 | 24 | 1008 | 88 | 17 | 28 | NW | 100 | 1 | |
Tue | 25 | 31 | 18 | 1019 | 51 | 23 | 38 | NW | 73 | - |
Lake Desmet (North Dam) Frequently Asked Questions
Lake Desmet (North Dam) is in Wyoming.
Lake Desmet (North Dam) is in Johnson County.
Lake Desmet (North Dam) is 80 feet high.
Lake Desmet (North Dam) is 4,000 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams